eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2022

Technology has significantly changed the classroom experience over the last decade, with the ubiquity of the IoT, mobile apps, and teleconferencing ushering in a new era of instruction and learning. Phishing has been a perennial security concern for the K-12 sector, but it’s become more pressing in recent years.

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Hubbli

JULY 27, 2023

Introduction: Summer break presents a prime opportunity for private schools to revamp their marketing strategies and attract new students. In this article, we will explore some effective marketing strategies that private schools can employ over the summer to enhance their enrollment numbers, focusing on the keyword ‘school marketing.

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Brilliant or Insane

APRIL 2, 2015

The post 5 Strategies for Building a Powerful BYOD Classroom appeared first on Brilliant or Insane. Featured Mobile Learning Social Media Technology BYOD classroom' I’ve heard many horror stories of monumental failures from first-year BYOD teachers, and most could have been avoided with some simple planning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

One of the components of the Homestead School’s reopening strategy involved the creation of a video. Frequent Communication Is Critical “Communication had to be constant,” said Jeremiah Newell, the superintendent of Accell Day and Evening Academy, a tuition-free public charter school in Mobile, Ala. decided to show them. Absolutely.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 14, 2020

Digital leadership calls for a multifaceted approach using both traditional and new-age strategies to ensure that the right message reaches stakeholders in a timely fashion. Flexibility - A multifaceted digital communications strategy allows all stakeholders a choice as to how they want to consume information and interact with the school.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2020

Throughout my #remotelearning series , I have tried to provide practical ideas and strategies that can be used now. Consider using all assets available such as email, social media, phone calls, and Remind. One aspect that needs more attention, at least in my opinion, is how we can assist parents throughout this ordeal.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Also, many families do have mobile phones with online access, so giving learners tools that are mobile-friendly will support equitable access to instruction. Educate Learners need to be educated about copyright; reliable sources; appropriate communication for email, texting or social media; and how to safely shop online.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

By far your best strategy for optimizing your students’ online learning experience is to make it personal and make it fun. In fact, in a matter of months, you can become a certified web and mobile applications developer, equipped with the tools you need to build exactly the online learning tools your student(s) need and want.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

They grew up with the Internet, social media, and mobile devices. Educators have experienced life without the Internet and social media. We realize balance is important to overall wellness. We also understand our students need to be kind and reflect on what they share with others online.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

During the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama and his team pioneered the use of social media as a powerful campaign tool. It’s easy to forget, given how commonplace the use of social media is today, that back in 2008. But Obama’s use of mobile devices and social media changed political campaigns forever.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

So, we developed a first-of-its-kind coaching model, based on Jennie Magiera’s work in Courageous Edventures , aimed at helping teachers tackle their challenges with personalized strategies and innovative tools. Head to the DLP Strategy Menu to take a tour of this new tool, or see below for step-by-step guide on how to get started.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

It will illustrate them in action through the work of practitioners and provide implementation strategies. Traditional means, such as newsletters and email, no longer suffice as cornerstones to a communications strategy. How have you changed your communications strategy in the digital age?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

Social media has not shown an ability to “self correct” perhaps because by its very nature, the responses can only be positive and thus, there is no self-correcting mechanism built into its algorithm. Perhaps this strategy can best be seen in the February 2016 controversy over Beyonce’s support of Black Lives Matter.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

Mobile learning is generally defined as training or education conducted via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, generally connected to a wireless network such as GSM, G3 or Wifi. So, then, why all the hoopla about m-learning? This study found that in 2017, 71% of teens claimed to either own or have use of a smartphone.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Here are some of my thoughts from 2013 , which have aged nicely: Digital leadership considers recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. Social media is a great tool that everyone has access to use. Digital amplifies this process.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Over one million children were victims of identity theft just a little under two years ago, according to Javelin Strategy & Research’s report. A child’s personal information is considered a precious commodity to thieves as their social security records are “clean”. Personal information is a precious commodity.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

One reality of the increasingly connected K–12 classroom is even the youngest students are routinely going online, using email and engaging with mobile apps that collect their information. The key to teaching young children about correct online behavior, she says, is to adopt age-appropriate lessons and strategies — and not scare them.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 23, 2024

Step 1: Have a Pre-defined Goal The first step, as is the case for most content projects in your strategy, is to establish a goal for your digital magazine. Look for the types of queries your customers often have and review the performance of your brand on social media based on user engagement and comments.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Blended learning is one of many strategies that can add a level of personalization while also making the experience a bit more personal with the right conditions. Based on what I have seen during my work in schools and through the sharing on social media, the majority of what educators are calling blended learning is blended instruction.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast To what extent are mobile devices and artificial intelligence (AI) being used in the classroom and what are the emerging best practices for managing their use? What’s the strategy for having it in the school?” It can also be used to initiate conversation about an opinion it provides.

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Mark Smithers

MARCH 20, 2024

Social media platforms should be held accountable for design choices and preventing online harassment to promote better mental health. Social media can exacerbate the mental health crisis, especially among adolescents, whose vulnerable brains are susceptible to its effects.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2022

The debate about mobile phones in the classroom can get heated. Over the years, I’ve implemented different strategies, contracts and consequences to help students make better decisions with their phones. When a student is scrolling through social media, they are looking for connection. He’s had a change of heart.

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

STEP 3 Promote: Once you’ve worked out the logistics of your event , start getting the word out by using various communication strategies to help community members show up to the event ready to enroll. You can check out some sample social media posts in our Social Media Toolkit.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

For instance, Learning Heroes, a nonprofit organization that equips parents to support learning at home, worked with partner organizations to update The Learning Hero Roadmap , a free K-8 interactive guide with videos and tools to help parents support grade-level math and reading as well as social-emotional development.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Does it offer voice, text, email, website, mobile app, and social media? Related : Learn to align your communication strategies with school safety For everyone: Does the tool offer one unified platform for all school-home messaging? Does it involve all users from district administrators and teachers to families?

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2021

Students often turned to social media–and, by default, used their own social capital–to learn about emergency aid, support networks, and available resources. Social capital refers to “access to, and ability to mobilize, relationships that help further an individual’s potential and goals.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 17, 2017

Engaging the influencers will come from an ever-deepening understanding of the community and where they get their information, as well as developing strategies for identifying, owning, and sharing the stories that showcase powerful teaching and learning in your district. Stories have the power to inform, inspire, connect, and mobilize.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2022

One of the strategies to get students engaged and motivated to learn is to incorporate materials that they love and use in their daily life. Social media is one of them. An increasing number of our students use social media and especially Facebook to socialize, connect, and (hopefully) learn.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

About a decade ago, I began to notice a shift, and now the vast majority of students admit that it’s technological distractions—texting, social media apps and online streaming—that often prevent them from completing work and being engaged in class. Having a network of people to turn to is key to social and emotional wellness.

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 6, 2018

Instead of looking for a “mobile device” policy or behavior intervention strategies, more schools have to look for creating teaching and learning experiences that our learners are excited to be a part both young and old.

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Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s not surprising that the majority of that screen time is dedicated to watching online videos and hanging out on social media platforms. There are also nine main digital citizenship elements you can embed into instruction, conversations and leadership strategies. What are the nine key elements of digital citizenship?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

Social media had to be blocked for all and I, for one, wasn’t going to waste any of my precious time using it professionally or personally. This meant desks had to be in orderly rows, mobile devices out of site, and common areas free of anything that could distract students from the task at hand – achievement on standardized tests.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2018

The most common strategy that is embraced in schools is empowering learners through voice and choice. It might be facilitated by posing questions and then having students respond under cover of anonymity using mobile devices. My only request was that each idea or suggestion was accompanied with practical strategies for implementation.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The PD that is offered by districts or schools can therefore be invaluable for advancing their careers, teaching strategies, and overall satisfaction with their jobs. This type of learning focuses on lesson content as well as instructional strategies that work best in each context. Open the way to communication. Give timely feedback.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Now, between the number of online information sites and the proliferation of social media apps, plus near constant mobile phone use, determining a story’s credibility seems to call for advanced detective skills. Tiffany Whitehead, aka the Mighty Little Librarian, is an obsessive reader, social media user, and technology geek.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 10, 2016

During this time, we presented the root causes of cyberbullying as well as strategies and advice to prevent it. We then transitioned into online conduct in social media spaces and how that can impact college acceptances and employment. Our program began early in the school year with assemblies for every grade level.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

But when I played the video game, it actually taught me a lot about the strategy that I didn’t know about. I have been saying this often; hope is not a strategy. This quote is also from the book: To put this in context, when the elderly discover social media, they apply their real-life understanding of social interaction to it.

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